Skilled Migrant Category-Does every application need an interview?

[Norgal]

Hi,

I am new to the forum. I selected his forum after mush looking; I thought it was most useful and friendly here. My family has just submitted the EOI, we have 135 points, claiming 15 points for work experience in LTSSL.

I am hoping to get a job offer before either being selected, or submitting my actual application after receiving an ITA. The one questions I cannot seem to get a god answer on is the interview for Immigration. IF I have a job offer, will an interview to determine my ability to settle be required? If I do not have a job offer, is an interview automatically required?

Lastly, are immigration interviews always done in person? I am concerned we will need to travel to the UK or NZ for an immigration interview, and this would mean I need more money and to plan for it. SO, I am trying to figure out what the likelihood of an interview being required is, and where and how they are done.

Any information would be greatly appreciated,

THANKS

[JandM]

The INZ officials CAN interview anyone, for any purpose they feel would be helpful.

HOWEVER, for the most part, those with a job offer are not interviewed. The basic purpose of the interview is to determine the applicant's employability, and if you've been offered a job, the point has been proved.

Those without a job offer are interviewed. Search for old threads on "interview questions" for information.

Many interviews are done over the telephone.

[Norgal]

Thank you for replying. I thought the same thing. I am glad to hear some are done on the phone. Needless to say I have a tight budget, although a practical one, and was concerned about double travel air fees! Again, thanks for replying.